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Booktok, performance and the politics of reading
In the age of BookTok, reading has evolved from a solitary pleasure into a public performance. This article delves into how social media has reshaped our relationship with books,…
In a world built for scrolling, can book fairs still survive?
A quiet conversation at the Kingsmead Book Fair became a reflection on shrinking attention spans, digital culture and the fragile future of reading
Kingsmead Book Fair returns with conversations SA needs right now
As the 14th annual Kingsmead Book Fair returns to Johannesburg, the beloved literary gathering once again creates space for difficult conversations, thoughtful reflection and the…
From Facebook to fiction: How Paige Nick turned online book clubs into comedy gold
Paige Nick chats about her latest novel Book People, how online book clubs are shaking things up and how reading culture is changing
Lorato Trok: Writing our languages back into the story
Author speaks of her dedication to keeping indigenous languages alive through children’s books and her hopes for the growth of South African languages
Kobby Ben Ben on breaking the queer ceiling
Novel writes queerness into a space where it’s forbidden and meanders through the unforgiving politics of Ghana, past and present
Every child deserves to be read aloud to
Of paramount importance is the enjoyment of reading, a responsibility that not only rests on the shoulders of educators, but also of parents
Picture books: A great way to encourage children to read
Nal’ibali, South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment campaign, is giving away 20 mini-libraries containing 30 to 40 books for primary school children
Literacy must start at infancy
Parents and early childhood educators are as vital as foundation phase teachers
The Lists on pulling up A Seat at the Table, Becoming Wise and John Africa’s Revolution
The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo.
Msaki’s golden voice, Earl Sweatshirt and CCTV zine are on our Lists this week
The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo.
The Lists this week: Airspace, THEESatisfaction and Amiri Baraka’s Black Music
The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela and senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo.
On our lists this week: Schoolboy Q, fashion blogger Dina Tokio and Ja.magazine
The Lists this week were compiled by Friday editor Milisuthando Bongela, senior arts writer Kwanele Sosibo and contributor Sarah Koopman.
The Lists: ‘The Thing Around Your Neck’, MF Doom and Anthony and the Johnsons
This week’s reading and listening recommendations are from Milisuthando Bongela, Tarryn Crossman and Sisonke Msimang.
The Lists: Anderson Paak, Homo Sapiens and ‘Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person’
The Lists features contributions by Milisuthando Bongela, Katlego Mkhwanazi and Sarah Koopman.